The Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership, ethical stewardship, and independent governance for Open Gate Foundation (OGF) Kenya. The Board ensures full compliance with the NGO Coordination Act of Kenya, applicable national regulations, international standards, and donor requirements.
Trustees uphold financial integrity, program accountability, and transparency in all operations. They are committed to safeguarding principles and promoting survivor-centered, rights-based approaches across all programs and partnerships.
OGF's governance structure brings together experienced trustees who work together to protect the Foundation's mission and strengthen its impact.
From financial stewardship to program accountability, governance is designed to ensure that resources are responsibly managed and that communities remain at the center of the work.
Our trustees bring diverse experience in finance, community development, women and children's rights, education, health, governance, youth empowerment, and organizational development.
Provides overall leadership and strategic direction to the Foundation, ensuring OGF maintains accountability and long-term impact.
Oversees financial management, budgeting, and compliance, strengthening transparent resource management and accountability systems.
Coordinates governance documentation and board administration, supporting OGF's psychosocial and community-centered programming.
Champions protection and empowerment initiatives for women and children, guiding OGF's safeguarding and advocacy programs.
Contributes expertise in community health programming and mobilization strategies, strengthening outreach and grassroots engagement.
Provides guidance on entrepreneurship, livelihoods, and women's economic strengthening initiatives.
Supports education-focused interventions and child protection strategies within OGF's programming.
Strengthens institutional governance frameworks, policy development, and organizational growth strategies.
Guides youth engagement and gender equality programming, ensuring inclusive development approaches.
Brings experience in public health, HIV/AIDS programming, and social work, contributing to OGF's health and psychosocial interventions.
The Board sets direction and oversees accountability. The Leadership Team turns that direction into action across our programs and partnerships.
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